College of Education
Scholarship parameters do not always align cleanly with departmental/college divisions at K-State. For that reason, some awards are listed on more than one college page, and a few others may not appear on every page they should. Please also review the pages of other colleges where interests might overlap.
Undergraduate Scholarships
| Major | Scholarship | Comments | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | Horatio Alger Military Veterans Scholarship | For Iraq/Afghanistan veterans only | |
| Physics Ed | American Association of Physics Teachers: Barbara Lotze Scholarship | ||
| All | American Indian Education Foundation | Native Americans/Alaskans only | |
| All | Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan | ||
| All | Brown Foundation | Minority students only | |
| All | Choctaw Nation Higher Education and Grant Program | Choctaw affiliation | |
| All | Circle K Scholarships | Limited to Circle K members | |
| All | Council on International Education Exchange | CIEE study abroad participants only | |
| All | James J. Davis Memorial Scholarship | For study abroad | |
| All | Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund | Federal civilian employees and depentents only | |
| All | Fund for Education Abroad | Study abroad to any country | |
| All | Gilman International Scholarship | Study abroad. Students with Pell Grants only. |  |
| All | Glamour Top 10 College Women Competition | Juniors only |  |
| All | Hispanic College Fund, Inc | Hispanic students only | |
| Science Ed | Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship | By the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | |
| All | Kansas BPW Scholarships | ||
| All | Kansas Ethnic Minority Scholarship | Minority students only | |
| All | Kansas Teacher Service Scholarship | Commitment to teach in Kansas | |
| Var | Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity | ||
| All | KSU Social Club: First Ladies Scholarship | Part-time nontraditional students only | |
| All | KSU Social Club: Ruth Ann Wefald Scholarship | Financial need | |
| All | KSU Social Club: Edna S. Young Scholarship | Nontraditional students only | |
| All | League of United Latin American Citizens | Hispanic students only | |
| Var | League of Women Voters: Stella Harriss Scholarship | Nontraditional students only | |
| All | Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation | Children of current/former U.S. Marines only | |
| All | McNair Scholars Program | Several demographic restrictions on eligibility | |
| All | Allison McQuilliam Memorial Scholarship | KSU award for nontraditional students only | |
| All | Mensa Foundation Scholarship | ||
| All | Military Order of the Purple Heart | For descendants of purple heart winners | |
| All | National Association for the Self-Employed | Dependents of NASE members only | |
| Nonprofit Leadership Minors | Next Generation Nonprofit Leadership Alliance | Funding for nonprofit internships | |
| All | Non-Commissioned Officers Association | Children/spouses of members only | |
| Var | Pearson Prize for Higher Education | NSCS membership not required | |
| All | Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grants | Sophomores and juniors only. PKP membership not required. | |
| All | Phi Kappa Phi: KSU Chapter | $500 awards for PKP members | |
| BizEd | Pi Omega Pi | Must be a Pi Omega Pi member | |
| All | Jeannette Rankin Foundation | Women 35+ years of age only | |
| All | Soroptimist International: Women's Opportunity Award | For female heads of household | |
| Var | Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund | Women 10+ years out of high school only | |
| Var | TaLK (Teach and Learn in Korea) | Funding to teach English in Korea as a Jr or Sr | |
| All | Tillman Military Scholars Program | For veterans, active duty military or spouses thereof | |
| Var | Dorothy and Chuck Thompson Scholarship | Adult women interested in public service | |
| Var | Morris K. Udall Scholarship | Careers related to the environment. Six nominees/year. | |
| All | United States Bowling Congress | Bowlers only |
Tenable at Undergraduate or Graduate Level
| Major | Scholarship | Comments | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | AG Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing | Students with hearing loss | |
| All | American Foundation for the Blind | Legally blind only | |
| All | American Indian College Fund | Native American students only | |
| All | American Indian Graduate Center | Native American students only | |
| All | American Women's Club Stockholm | For study in Sweden | |
| All | Americorps | Volunteers get educational stipend ex post facto | |
| All | Army Emergency Relief | Army spouse and dependents only | |
| Var | Association of American Indian Affairs | Native American/Alaskan students only | |
| Var | Laura W. Bush Traveling Fellowship | Funds proposal designed by the applicant | |
| All | China's University and College Admission System (CUCAS) | For study abroad in China | |
| Var | Congressional Black Caucus Foundation | ||
| All | Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute | Hispanic students only | |
| All | Critical Language Scholarships for Intensive Summer Institutes | |
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| All | DAAD: German Academic Exchange Service | Study in Germany | |
| All | Josephine de Karman Fellowship | ||
| All | Fostercare to Success | Supports unadopted individuals | |
| All | Frontier Farm Credit Scholarship | For FFC borrowers or their dependents | |
| All | Fund for Theological Education | Interest in Seminary/ Christian ministry | |
| Var | Golden Key Scholarships | Many different awards. For GK members only. | |
| All | Hispanic Scholarship Fund | Hispanic students only | |
| Var | Institutes for Humane Studies | Promotes libertarian tradition . Also internships. | |
| All | Japanese American Citizens League | JACL members only | |
| Var | Japanese Government Monbukagakusho Scholarships | To study in Japan | |
| All | Kansas National Education Association (KNEA) | Must be a KNEA member | |
| All | Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society | ||
| All | Lilly Reintegration Scholarship | Assists students being treated for schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. | |
| Var | McKelvie Scholarship | Public Service Careers | |
| All | Morse Family and Community Public Policy Scholarship | For summer internship funding | |
| All | NAACP Scholarships | NAACP membership is required | |
| All | National Italian American Foundation Scholarship Program | Students of Italian heritage OR students studying Italian | |
| All | National Federation of the Blind | For legally blind students only | |
| All | National Society of Collegiate Scholars | For members. Merit & study abroad awards | |
| All | Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society | ||
| All | The Point Foundation | LGBT and/or committed to LGBT issues | |
| All | Rotary Humanitarian Grant | One year abroad | |
| All | Leopold Schepp Foundation | Interview in New York is required | |
| All | SMART Defense Scholarship for Service Program | Careers working with individuals with mental disabilities | |
| All | UCT Retarded Citizens Teachers Scholarship | Planning to teach students with mental retardation | |
| Special Ed | UCT Scholarship | ||
| Var | The United Methodist Church | Mostly for Methodists | |
| All | United Negro College Fund | Apparently not limited to African-American students |
Graduate Fellowships
| Major | Scholarship | Comments | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | American Educational Research Association | Dissertation support | |
| Var | American Institute of Indian Studies Fellowships | For PhD study focused on India | |
| All | American-Scandinavian Foundation | For study in Scandinavia | |
| All | Australian Federation of University Women | For graduate study in Australia | |
| All | Board of Regents: Kansas Distinguished Scholar Program | For Kansas winners of Rhodes, Marshall, Truman, Fulbright, Madison, Mellon and Cheevening | |
| All | Boettcher Teachers Program | For urban teachers | |
| All | British Chevening Scholarship | For international students only | |
| All | Lady Davis Fellowship | For doctoral study in Israel | |
| All | Dorot Fellowship in Israel | For future Jewish leaders | |
| Var | Educational Testing Services | Various opportunities for students researching educational assessment, including ESL/TOEFL | |
| Var | Endeavour Scholarship Program | For grad study in Australia | |
| Var | Erasmus Mundus | For graduate study in EU countries | |
| Var | Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program | International students only | |
| All | Fulbright Post Baccalaureate Fellowship | One year of research abroad | |
| All | Gates Cambridge Scholarship | 1-3 years at Cambridge | |
| All | German Chancellor Scholarship | Study/research in Germany | |
| Var | Harvey Fellows Program | Christian award to top graduate schools | |
| Var | Saltire Scholarship | For Masters degree study in Scotland | |
| All | Samuel Huntington Public Service Award | For service project after BA/BS | |
| Var | IFESH International Fellows Program | Funds service in developing nations | |
| Var | Institute of Current World Affairs Fellowship | Funds 2+ years of independent, international study | |
| Var | InterAmerican Agency for Cooperation and Development | For study in the Americas | |
| All | James Madison Memorial Fellowship | MA in history, political science or teaching | |
| All | Marshall Scholarship | Two years in the United Kingdom | |
| All | George J Mitchell Scholarship | One year in Ireland or Northern Ireland | |
| All | Mortar Board National Foundation | For members only | |
| Var | Pearson Fellowship | |
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| All | PEO International Peace Scholarship | Female international students only | |
| All | PEO Scholar Award | Must get nominated by PEO chapter | |
| All | Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Fellowship | Seniors in PKP only. One nominee/year. | |
| All | Rhodes Scholarship | Two years at Oxford | |
| Var. | Rotary Peace Fellowship | Masters degree abroad | |
| All | Soros Fellowship for New Americans | Some unique eligibility rules | |
| Var | Spencer Foundation: Dissertation Fellowship | Funds PhD work related to education | |
| All | Swedish Institute | For study in Sweden | |
| Var | Teach for China | Funding to teach multiple subjects (in English) in China | |
| Var | Harry S Truman Scholarship | Careers in public service. Four nominees/year. | |
Selected Competitive Internships/Research Opportunities
| Major | Scholarship | Comments | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Var | William J. Clinton Fellowship for Service in India | Must have completed bachelor’s degree | |
| Var | Coro Fellows Program | Big brother to KC internship | |
| Var | Coro Kansas City | Funds summer internships in KC | |
| Var | James H. Dunn Fellowships | Government internship in Illinois | |
| All | Echoing Green | Full-time funding for projects of social entrepreneurship | |
| Var | El Pomar Fellowship | Non-profit experience. Must have a connection to Colorado |
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| Var | Friends Committee On National Legislation Internship | Paid internship in DC (1 year) |
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| Var | Friends of the National Zoo | ||
| Var | Grants for North American Language and Cultural Assistants in Spain | Work in classrooms in Spain | |
| All | Samuel Huntington Public Service Award | For service project after BA/BS | |
| All | Interexchange Foundation | Grants for work or service abroad | |
| Var | J.W. Saxe Memorial Funding | Stipend for low-pay/no-pay public service internships | |
| All | Mountbatten Internship Program in London | ||
| All | National Wildlife Federation | Grants for campus projects and internships | |
| Var | Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) | Research internships | |
| All | Presidential Management Fellows Program | Must be nominated at campus level | |
| Var | Princeton in Africa Fellowship | Twelve month work placement in Africa | |
| All | Princeton in Asia Fellowships | Teach or intern in Asian country | |
| Var | Smithsonian Institution | Assorted internship and fellowship programs | |
| Var | Teach for America | ||
| All | US State Department | ||
| All | WREI Congressional Fellowship Program | Funds legislative work in DC |
Essay Contests/Prizes
| Major | Scholarship | Comments | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | Foreclosure.com Scholarship Program | Essay about how to solve foreclosure crisis | |
| All | Freedom From Religion Foundation | Essay contest | |
| Var | Transitions Abroad | Sometimes offers writing contests related to travel/study abroad. | |
| All | Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics | Essay contest about ethical issues | |
Disclaimer: I compile this list to help you identify suitable opportunities. However, it is not comprehensive. Independent review of other sources is encouraged.